Alaffia - Everyday Coconut Hydrating Shampoo - 32 oz.

UPC# :187132007203
Brand:Alaffia
Size/Form:32oz.
Ship Weight:2.35

Alaffia - Everyday Coconut Hydrating Shampoo - 32 oz. (950 mL)Alaffia Everyday Coconut Hydrating Shampoo is prepared with Certified Fair Trade virgin coconut oil and ginger for gentle cleaning and stimulation. For Every Day use on normal to dry hair.No Animal TestingNo Refined OilsNo ParabensNo Gluten
Virgin Coconut OilVirgin Coconut Oil is traditionally extracted oil from fresh fruit of the coconut palm, Cocos nucifera. Coconuts have been cultivated in coastal West Africa and been part of the diet and skin care for centuries. Virgin coconut oil is an important food oil, and is applied to skin and hair directly to protect from sun and wind damage.
Virgin Coconut Oil is high in natural antioxidants and protects skin from damaging free-radicals. It also helps keep skin firm and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Virgin Coconut Oil can help heal and repair the skin and make the skin smoother and more evenly textured by removing the outer layer of dead skin cells. They extract their Virgin Coconut Oil by hand in Togo, West Africa from fresh coconuts grown organically on small farms. They use their Virgin Coconut Oil in its natural, unrefined state for maximum effectiveness.Antioxidant properties of unrefined Coconut OilRefined coconut oil has been stripped of natural antioxidants and is highly prone to free-radical generation. Free radicals damage skin cells and cause skin aging and cancer. The antioxidants in virgin coconut oil not only prevent free-radicals from forming in the oil, but also help protect against free-radicals that the skin is exposed to.
Fair Trade For LifeFair trade is a movement of individuals and organizations working to ensure producers in economically disadvantaged countries receive a greater percentage of the price paid by consumers. While there are several definitions of fair trade, they all include:Fair Trade Price: base price for raw ingredients or goods is adjusted higher than open market price. Price Premium: a percentage above the base fair trade price is paid into a separate account for development projects in producer communities. Working Conditions: fair trade operators must adhere to basic human & labor rights, including the right to organize, no child labor, access to health care, and so on. Environmental Stewardship: fair trade organizations must minimize environmental impact.
To Alaffia, fair trade means paying a fair price or wage in the local context, providing equal employment opportunities, engaging in environmental sustainable practices, providing healthy and safe working conditions, being open to public accountability, and reducing the number of middlemen between producers & consumers. They believe fair trade should be environmentally, economically, and culturally sustainable and give local communities the opportunity to self-empower.
Alaffia Fair Trade Shea & CoconutThe cost to handcraft shea butter and coconut oil at the Alaffia Cooperative is over two times the price of these same butters at West African ports. Why is Alaffia's cost higher?Nut prices: Alaffia pays 15-25% above market price for shea nuts. Fair wages: Their cooperative members receive a salary more than 4 times the average family income in Togo. Benefits: Cooperative members also receive full medical care, employment security, and one month of paid vacation each year.
What Does Fair Trade Mean?Fair trade certification is an independent, neutral third party certification verifying an organization upholds fair trade, social, and environmental standards in their operations. Alaffia is certified Fair for Life: Social & Fair Trade by IMO (Institute for Marketecology), one of the first and most renowned international inspection & certification agencies for organic and social (fair trade) accountability. IMO's Fair for Life certification combines strict social and fair trade standards with adaptability to local conditions.
Alaffia Empowerment ProjectAlaffia's success is not simply measured by profit. Their success is measured by empowerment. Empowerment Projects are Alaffia's mission in action, funded by the sales of Alaffia products. Alaffia invests in their communities because it is their moral responsibility and to ensure African resources empower African communities. The goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage gender equality. Their Empowerment Projects include several Education-Based Projects, Maternal Health, FGM Eradication, Eyeglasses and Reforestation. All of Alaffia's projects empower Togolese communities to provide their skills and knowledge to the rest of the world and rise out of poverty.Maternal CareEach year in West Africa, 160,000 women die due to complications with pregnancy and childbirth. Over her lifetime